“One of the most important steps in the process is the campus visit, which often includes a tour of the city or town that will serve as the student’s home for the next several years. Experts have argued that a school’s geographical location is just as important as a strong curriculum and supportive school environment to a student’s academic success and personal development,” said WalletHub.

New England Rankings

Storrs, Connecticut is ranked as the best college town in New England, and 12th best overall.

Storrs is followed by Cambridge, Massachusetts and Providence, who ranks 112th overall.

The worst college town in New England is Newton, who ranks 412th out of 415 overall cities.